Assoicate, Sustainable Finance - I.N.G. Group, LLC : Job Details

Sectors | Sustainable Finance Americas | Associate| New York About ING: Ranked #8 on LinkedIn Top Companies in Financial Services Crain's 100 Best Places to Work Ragan's Top Places to Work in 2023 In Americas, ING's Wholesale Banking division offers a broad range of innovative financial products and services to domestic and international corporate and institutional clients. When you come to work at ING, you're joining a team where individuality isn't just accepted, it's encouraged. We've built a culture that's fun, friendly and supportive - it's the kind of place where you can be yourself and make the most of whatever you have to offer. We give people the freedom to take risks, think differently, take ownership of their work, and make great things happen. We're here to help you get ahead. And with our global network, there's plenty of scope to take your career in new directions, perhaps even ones you've never considered. ING Americas follows a hybrid work model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility. Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area. Sound like the kind of place you'd feel at home? We'd love to hear from you. About the position: A growing number of companies are moving to adopt sustainability strategies to future-proof their businesses, spawning the emergence of new technologies and value-chain partnerships. Financing for the deployment of these new technologies and partnership models requires innovative solutions straddling the traditional capital stack. To address this challenge, ING's Sustainable Finance team provides tailored advisory and financing solutions in support of clients' sustainability projects and goals. With regional hubs in Amsterdam, Singapore and New York, and local presence in selected countries, we are one of the fastest growing teams within ING. We are seeking to recruit a commercial, proactive self-starter at the Associate level to join the New York based team. This role requires an individual who has strong written and oral communication skills, can confidently discuss potential deal aspects, help build rapport and trust with internal and external stakeholders, and shares the ambition to become a leading sustainable finance partner for existing and new clients in the region. You will work closely with local Sustainable Finance colleagues, the regional front office sector coverage and product specialist teams, and with the wider ING's network around the world. Understanding of commercial and investment banking products, green, social and sustainability, and sustainability-linked bonds and loans, knowledge of sustainable technologies and partnership models, and experience in sustainability-related transactions are all important considerations. Responsibilities :

• The successful candidate is expected to work on marketing preparation, pitching and sustainable deal execution with primary focus on supporting deal origination and execution and assisting in internal and external interfaces
• Guide and supervise more junior members of the team in the preparation of client presentations and credit documentation review
• Act as sustainability expert for agreed upon sectors and technology verticals for which you will act as liaison between internal stakeholders
• Help to collect, manage and analyze ESG data and distill relevant market intel on regulatory, political, and technology developments for client and internal discussions
• Support and coordinate internal teach in sessions and communication tools, such as contributing to regional and global newsletters, research pieces and organizing events
• Supervise the proper tracking and reporting of sustainable finance transactions, liaising with various local and global teams for accurate and timely reporting
• Continue expanding on and refreshing sustainable finance content for continuous improvement of the team marketing slides and databases
• Support the implementation of ING's global sustainability strategy within the Americas region
• Have sustainability at heart and be an ambassador for ING's sustainable finance activities

Qualifications and Competencies Qualifications / Education:

• You have a BA or BS or a post-graduate degree (an engineering-related degree is considered a plus)
• Your academic record demonstrates a high degree of verbal and analytical competence

Experience / Knowledge:

• You have a passion for sustainability
• You have 3-4 years of work experience in finance or a sustainability-related role, preferably with exposure to sustainable companies and technologies
• You have a good understanding of commercial and investment banking products
• You are fluent in English (verbal and written)
• You are proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word

Competencies:

• You are an effective relationship-builder
• You are dedicated and take ownership
• You are energetic and have a can-do attitude
• You are a quick learner and an adaptable self-starter
• You have good organizational skills and can reliably deliver on tight deadlines
• You are a personable teammate who can gain the confidence and trust of colleagues and clients

Salary Range $130,000 -$165,000 In addition to comprehensive health benefits, a generous 401k savings plan, and competitive PTO, ING provides a broad array of benefits including adoption, surrogacy, and fertility services; student debt assistance; and subsidies for expenses associated with working from home, commuting, and fitness. ING is a committed equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate these differences and rely upon your unique perspective to innovate and seize new opportunities. Come as you are. ING Bank does not have a commercial banking license in the U.S. and therefore not permitted to conduct a commercial banking business in the U.S. Through its wholly owned subsidiary ING Financial Services LLC, and its affiliates, it offers a full array of wholesale products such as commercial lending and a full range of FM products and services.